"This is a small round loaf of Jalapeno Sausage Cheese Bread, suitable for one or two people."
Michael Stern
"Here's the loaf of Jalapeno Sausage Cheese bread torn open to reveal the goodies laced inside."
Michael Stern
"When you hanker for lard and plenty of it, Bourque's has what you need."
Michael Stern
"This is where citizens of Port Barre and beyond come to do their grocery shopping. For tourists like ourselves, it is a fascinating look at the ingredients of the true Cajun kitchen."
Michael Stern
"This boudin ball is deep fried until crusty on the outside. The interior is moist and savory."
Michael Stern
"We never buy cracklins. They are too delicious, and we'd eat too many if we had an endless supply. The ladies behind the counter at Bourque's were kind enough to give us a tiny taste. Wonderful!"
Michael Stern
"Eek! Some items in the butcher's case were -- how shall we say it? -- not for those of delicate culinary sensibility. This beef bouille, made up of innards no one likes to talk about, is essential for serious boudin noir."
Michael Stern
"There's a sign like this out on Highway 190. It's what drew us to Bourque's, which is about a mile off the road."
Michael Stern